Polio: History, Outbreak, Vaccine, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polio Symptoms & signs Polio can be a minor illness, known as the abortive type of polio. This occurs in 80%-90% of clinical infections, chiefly in young children, and does not reach the CNS. In this case, symptoms and signs include slight fever, malaise, sore throat, headache, and vomiting 3-5 days after exposure. Recovery occurs […]
AFM vs. Polio: Is Acute Flaccid Myelitis the Same as Polio? Causes
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is not always the same as polio despite their similarities, such as causing paralysis and typically affecting children. No, acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is not always the same as polio (also called poliomyelitis). Recent outbreaks (between 2014 and 2018) of AFM have led people to believe that polio is back. However, […]